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½ Siliqua - Justinian I VOT MVLT HTI; Carthage ND
| Silver | 1 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | ½ Siliqua = ¼ Miliarense = 1⁄48 Solidus Nomisma |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#300826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines within wreath, CONOS beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
MVLT
HTI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Siliqua coin is that it was minted during the reign of Justinian I, who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his efforts to reconquer lost territories from the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges he faced, including the Plague of Justinian, which ravaged the empire during his reign, Justinian was able to maintain the empire's stability and secure its borders. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the inscription "VOT MVLT HTI" (meaning "The Lord Helps the Multitude"), reflects the religious and political ideals of the Byzantine Empire during this time.
